Installling disc brakes

foy
foy Posts: 296
edited March 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Do i need to put a special anti seize grease on the rotor bolts when installing the brakes, or would it be ok to use finish line grease which i already have.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Blue thread lock. Medium strength. No grease.
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  • foy
    foy Posts: 296
    The bolts i have are blue on the threads does this mean that they are already pre prepped nick. Any particular reason that grease should not be used?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yes pre threadlocked...

    If you grease them the threadlock doesn't work, it also ruins the torquing up, to secure a bolt you torque a bolt to stretch it the right amount to make sure it doesn't work loose (not enough torque) - or use threadlock - or you don't strip the threads (too much). For rotor bolts you don't stretch to secure, hence the threadlock.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • foy
    foy Posts: 296
    cheers for the information beginner.

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